Section 17-5403. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

 

5403.1An applicant for a license who completed an educational program in a foreign country, which program was not approved in accordance with § 5402.1, shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with § 504(n) of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.04(n) of the following:

 

(a)That the applicant's education and training are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter and the Act;

 

(b)That the applicant successfully completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination by submitting a certificate from CGFNS; and

 

(c)That the applicant has spoken and written competency in English by documenting one of the following:

 

(1)Graduation from a nursing program where English was the only language of instruction through the applicant's inclusive dates of attendance;

 

(2)Successful completion of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) examination with a passing score of fifty (50);

 

(3)Successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination with a passing score of six and one half (6.5) overall with a spoken band score of seven (7.0); or

 

(4)Provide proof that the applicant has completed a total of twelve (12) months of full-time employment in the United States during the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application.

 

5403.2If a document required by this chapter is in a language other than English, an applicant shall arrange for its translation into English by a translation service acceptable to the Board and shall submit the translation signed by the translator attesting to its accuracy.

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 622, 623 (January 24, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 8613 (September 3, 2004).